close up, ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, driven and hung right final furlong, stayed on towards finish
in touch, headway approaching final furlong, ridden and stayed on to lead post
tracked leading pair, chased leader halfway, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed post
tracked leader, led after 2f, ridden, headed, no extra inside final furlong
steadied start, held up, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
dwelt, pulled hard in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led 2f, remained close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon outpaced
An intriguing contest where the three to concentrate on are Chaperno, Treadwell and RACY, with the vote given to Sir Michael Stoute's Medicean colt. The selection made a pleasing start to his career (despite being a beaten favourite) when second to Wellington Fair at Sandown on debut. He then followed that up with a comprehensive success at Pontefract, where he seemed to appreciate being stepped up in trip. His jockey will need to ensure that he is not too far away from the pace on this easier track, but with confidence high this first foal of a Lowther winner is taken to prevail. Treadwell won well at Kempton last time and has contested some decent races this year; six furlongs is his trip and he cannot be underestimated despite his penalties. Chaperno has not always found too much when coming off the bridle but this 94-rated individual must still be respected, Ongoodform steps up in class after a far effort at Warwick last time out, whilst Magnus Thrax has run two fair races in some sales contests this autumn and the drop back to this trip shouldn't hinder his chance. They look the major players, and it is Racy who can win again.
Treadwell (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, held on well, won at Kempton 6f 2yo nov stks (5) pol beating Bagamoyo (9-5) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Chaperno (USA) 6-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance inside final 2f, kept on until outpaced by winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Mon Cadeaux (9-1) at Salisbury 6f 2yo stks (2) gf in Sep.
Ongoodform (IRE) 3-1fav (9-4) Held up, headway over 2f out, headway, hung left, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, one pace and well held near finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Comedy Hall (9-6) at Warwick 6f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Racy 4-11fav (9-3) Made most, quickened clear over 1f out, pushed out, won at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep beating Antarctic Desert (9-3) by 5l, 6 ran.
Magnus Thrax (USA) 28-1 (9-3) Raced far side, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, never able to challenge, 6th of 22, 6l behind Oasis Dancer (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo aut (2) gf.
Ballyvonane (USA) 33-1 (8-3) Took keen hold, soon pressing leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Kilt Rock (9-5) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Ramamara (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Chased leaders to over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 14l behind The Only Boss (9-5) at Catterick 5f 2yo nov stk (4) gd.
Billyonair Auction House gelding out of Westmead Tango.
Regency Art (IRE) 17-2 (9-3) Took keen hold, chased leader, edged right 2f out, challenged and hung right to stand rail over 1f out, led 1f out, stayed on well, driven out, won at Warwick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Libertino (9-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
